Welcome from the Head of DUCKS
Dear Parents
It is my pleasure to extend to you a warm welcome to DUCKS. I am so proud to lead this outstanding school and I am very excited about its future. DUCKS’ strong reputation as a nurturing and caring school is well deserved; every child here is valued, encouraged and celebrated. This strong pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do and the happiness of our children is undoubtedly one of the key reasons for their high academic success. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of excellent resources at DUCKS but we truly consider our talented and dynamic teachers and assistants to be the school’s greatest asset. They work tirelessly to deliver a rich curriculum; encouraging a love of learning in each of our children and helping the children develop through creativity and exploration. As a result, our children are confident and feel secure within our community. They ask questions and look for answers, enjoy regular performance opportunities and learn how to look after each other and work together to create a happy environment. As one of the five Dulwich College schools, the children at DUCKS also benefit from the use of many of the wider facilities of the whole College, attending lessons and events across the campus. I am sure that, like me, you are pleased your children are able to attend a London school with so much space to roam. We use the Forest School, our wonderful wild area behind the school, and continue to extend our play-based approach to learning, ensuring that DUCKS children can build the strong foundations of their education whilst really enjoying being children. We recognise that the partnership between school and parents is integral to helping a child reach his or her full potential and we welcome you to the DUCKS community too. In addition to formal reports and Parents’ Evenings, we try to ensure that there is an ongoing dialogue between parents and the school. Please do get to know your child’s teacher and talk to them at the door, ask at the office for help should you need it, or speak to me at the school gate in the mornings if you have any queries. I am delighted that you have chosen DUCKS for the next stage of your child’s learning journey and look forward to working together with you.
With every good wish
Nicky Black Head of DUCKS
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